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Firefox 8.0 Beta Available

An anonymous reader tips news that Mozilla has released the beta version of Firefox 8, only a few days after going live with the final version of Firefox 7. According to the announcement, the big changes this time around include the ability to use Twitter as a default search engine, more versatility in restoring tabs on startup, and improved user control over add-ons. "Users will receive a one-time notification to review and confirm third party add-ons they want to keep, disable or delete. When Firefox starts and finds that a third-party program has installed an add-on, Firefox will disable the add-on until the user has explicitly opted in, giving users better control over their Web experience."

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  1. Im confused by MobileTatsu-NJG · · Score: 3, Funny

    Is 'firefox' a browser or a unit of currency in Italy?

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  2. Re:fuck firefox by Joce640k · · Score: 2, Funny

    Um, the rapid release schedule is what gives Firefox its stability and confidence.

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  3. Re:___ firefox by ackthpt · · Score: 4, Funny

    Um, the rapid release schedule is what gives Firefox its stability and confidence.

    We'll know for sure, when they release 9.0 Beta next week.

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  4. Re:Nightly builds by jalefkowit · · Score: 3, Funny

    Don't bother, before you're done rebuilding a new version of Firefox will be out anyway.